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The Special Events Committe is hosting The Office Trivia Night co-hosted with Campus Cinema this Wednesday, March 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. in Jamrich 1100. There will be snacks, a raffle, prizes and a costume contest available to students that participate.

The Office: Trivia Night

Madoline Plattenberg March 1, 2023

Students looking to test their knowledge can attend trivia night hosted by the Special Events Committee and co-hosted by Campus Cinema this Wednesday, March 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. in Jamrich 1100. Attendees...

PAINT THE STRESS AWAY — Students can destress with painting, refreshments and music at Mocktails on Canvas this Friday, Feb. 24 from 2-4 p.m. in the Lydia M. Olson Library atrium. Students only need to bring themselves and their creative spirit.

Paint the stress away at Mocktails on Canvas

Madoline Plattenberg February 21, 2023

As mid-semester exams roll in, students can find refuge in painting, refreshments and music at Mocktails on Canvas this Friday, Feb. 24 from 2-4 p.m. in the Lydia M. Olson Library atrium at the back of...

OPEN SKATE — NMU Students gather at Lakeview Arena for Open Skate Night. The Special Events Committee is hosting two upcoming skate nights for the semester on Friday, Feb. 3 from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the Olson Rink and on Thursday, March 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Russell Rink.

Special Events Committee hosts Open Skates

Madoline Plattenberg January 31, 2023

Students looking for a fun and relaxing night out are invited to attend Open Skate, hosted by the Special Events Committee, this upcoming Friday, Feb. 3 from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Lakeview Arena in...

WINTER FAIR - The Winter Student Organization Fair gives student organizations an opportunity to share their clubs with other students and recruit new members.

Center for Student Enrichment hosts Winter Student Organization Fair

Fischer Genau January 27, 2023

The Winter Student Organization Fair was hosted by the Center for Student Enrichment this past Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the first floor of Jamrich.  The event was an opportunity for students...

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Winter Fest kicks off this Friday, features collaboration with student organizations

Ryley Wilcox January 26, 2023

Winter Fest begins today with an NMU Wildcat-themed open skate at 8:30 p.m. at the Lakeview Arena, Olson Rink.  The open skate event is free for NMU students with free ice skate rentals while supplies...

Holiday open skate hosted by NMU Special Events Committee, plans for Winter Fest

Holiday open skate hosted by NMU Special Events Committee, plans for Winter Fest

Ryley Wilcox December 9, 2022
In years past, holiday open skate has had a large turnout of students in attendance, including last year in which the arena sold out of skates. This year, those interested have another change for the holiday open skate.
TREATS GALORE — Students hand out candy to a passing vehicle at last year’s Trunk or Treat event. The Special Events Committee will be hosting its third annual Trunk or Treat on Oct. 29, offering community members a twist on traditional trick-or-treating that is more convenient and accessible.

Special Events Committee to host third annual Trunk or Treat event

Andie Balenger October 24, 2022

The Special Events Committee (SEC) will be hosting Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 29, offering community members a drive-through trick-or-treating experience from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Student organizations...

A photo of Aubrey Kall

Alumni Profile — Aubrey Kall speaks on entrepreneurship, Luminous Harmony

Willow Rasch October 12, 2022

Hailing from Davenport, Iowa, Aubrey Kall initially chose to attend Northern Michigan University for color guard and media production, but ultimately didn’t continue to pursue those fields through her...

Students getting creative in the Academic Mall with chalk

Sidewalk chalk your inner artist

Willow Rasch, Features Writer September 29, 2022

As warm days are fleeting, this year’s Sidewalk Chalk competition landed on a beautiful sun-filled day. On Tuesday, Sept. 20 from noon to 4 p.m., several academic and student housing groups gathered...

CREATIVE JUICES FLOWING - Mocktails on Canvas was held on Monday, Sep. 12, in the Lydia M. Olson librarys atrium with a variety of supplies and inspirations for everybody involved.

Students explore creativity with Mocktails on Canvas event

Willow Rasch, Features Writer September 20, 2022

Acrylic paints and canvases are items not often found in libraries, let alone actually used, but the Special Events Committee put together an event that allowed you to do exactly that.  About 50 NMU...

HOMECOMING — NMU celebrates homecoming with their theme Create NMU, a way to show off the more creative side of the universitys students. The Sidewalk Chalk Competition is a way for students to show off their hands-on creativity during this annual celebration.

Editorial — The joys of homecoming week

North Wind Editorial Board September 19, 2022

This week, NMU celebrates homecoming, or what the North Wind likes to call “Fourth of July 2:” an excessive week full of festivities, games and social gatherings that we continue to celebrate yearly...

Graphic courtesy of Lukas Bauer

Musical bingo for prizes, limited capacity

Peter Smedley April 6, 2021

Thursday, April 8, at 8 p.m singo, or musical bingo, will be hosted in 1100 Jamrich hall. The event corresponds with Winterfest 2021 and offers 85 in-person seats. There is no virtual option to participate. Anna...

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